As the United States wrestles with the rising tide of hate crimes, Asian Americans have been disproportionately victimized. From the infamous Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 to contemporary attempts to restrict Asian land ownership, Asian Americans continue to be regarded as different, aliens in their own country. Why are they still regarded as outsiders, despite their scientific, cultural and other contributions to U.S. society? This book exposes the origin and current perceptions of myths and stereotypes about Asian Americans, with a look at prospects for their recognition and acceptance by the dominant white society.…mehr
As the United States wrestles with the rising tide of hate crimes, Asian Americans have been disproportionately victimized. From the infamous Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 to contemporary attempts to restrict Asian land ownership, Asian Americans continue to be regarded as different, aliens in their own country. Why are they still regarded as outsiders, despite their scientific, cultural and other contributions to U.S. society? This book exposes the origin and current perceptions of myths and stereotypes about Asian Americans, with a look at prospects for their recognition and acceptance by the dominant white society.
Retired professor H. Roy Kaplan, taught Africana Studies at the University of South Florida, Tampa and was named a Hero of Education by the U.S. Department of Education. The author of six other books, he lives in Highlands, New Jersey.
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Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction 1. Who Are Asian Americans? 2. Myths About Asians and Immigrants 3. Gambling, Gangs and Deviant Behavior 4. The Treatment of Japanese Americans in World War II 5. Contemporary Struggles: How Asian Discrimination Looks Today 6. Persistent Stereotypes About Asian Americans 7. The Model Minority Myth 8. The Future of Asians in American Society Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction 1. Who Are Asian Americans? 2. Myths About Asians and Immigrants 3. Gambling, Gangs and Deviant Behavior 4. The Treatment of Japanese Americans in World War II 5. Contemporary Struggles: How Asian Discrimination Looks Today 6. Persistent Stereotypes About Asian Americans 7. The Model Minority Myth 8. The Future of Asians in American Society Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
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